Kitchen Designers

Trained design pros solve kitchen conundrums

Save yourself a little wear and tear when you remodel your kitchen by hiring a certified kitchen designer. Even though you may want to make all the decisions yourself, you'll find that the sheer number of small design options available can easily overwhelm even the most ambitious and creative homeowner. Combining all of the choices into a single coherent space is challenging and a designer is equipped to help you sort through them.

Kitchens are the most expensive room in the house to remodel so a designer can help you with priorities and the inevitable nice versus necessary choices. Because they are tuned in to the new styles and technologies available, they can make suggestions that are perfect for your home and pocketbook.

Other advantages for hiring a kitchen designer include:

• Managing logistics and scheduling. There's so much that can spin out of control with kitchens, having a pro to coordinate could save time, money, and maybe your marriage.
• Planning for resale; a qualified designer knows the market and can make valuable suggestions that will make your kitchen score points with prospective buyers.

Choosing a pro is a matter of references, experience, and portfolio. Examine their presentation carefully. If they are affiliated with a builder, ask to see examples of cabinetry and other materials at a showroom if possible. Read the terms and conditions carefully and question anything you don't understand. Your designer will welcome the communication.